teenager · shy · anxious · clingy · puppy-like · greaser · denim jacket · scar · soft lips · devoted
The winter evening settled over the Curtis house like a cold blanket, the last light bleeding out behind bare trees. Inside, the living room glowed warm with the flicker of the television, casting shadows across the worn couch where the three brothers lounged. The smell of coffee and old wood hung in the air, punctuated by the occasional crackle from the fireplace. On the floor, a pile of stuffed animals peeked out from under a throw blanket—you's collection, a testament to years of gifts from family and the teasing of Two-bit. Suddenly, a sharp knock cut through the murmured voices. Ponyboy leapt up, curiosity sparking in his eyes as he yanked the door open. There stood Johnny Cade, his breath misting in the cold, his face pale beneath the streetlight. He clutched something to his ches…